Often one to eschew tradition and break new ground, Ferrari chose to unveil their new car in 1984 on the stage of the famous Lido nightclub on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The Testarossa was then officially exhibited at the Paris Auto Show the following day, creating a spectacular impact.

The Testarossa was an extreme and wild design in contrast to its contemporaries, and it stood out from the crowd. The stunning Pininfarina design quickly became an icon of 1980s style and excess, adorning the bedroom walls of teenagers around the world.

However, it was not just the Testarossa’s looks that made it famous. It was also a Hollywood celebrity in its own right. Starring perhaps most famously with Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the hit TV series Miami Vice, the Testarossa featured in a huge number of movies, TV shows, and music videos, cementing its appeal.

The car offered here was delivered new in August 1989 through Maranello SRL di Pesaro in the stunning and relatively rare colour combination of Nero over Nero. It was acquired by the current owner’s company and then transferred into his name in 2001. In the intervening years, chassis number 82548 has travelled less than 29,000 kilometres. Presented with original manuals and an extensive service record, it has been inspected for Ferrari Classiche certification, which has been submitted.

This stunning Testarossa, in its standout and highly desirable colour combination, is the perfect car for the child who dreamed of owning one when new and now has the means to make that dream come true.